Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 25 | 30 | 20 | 24 | 10 | 109 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 20 | 34 | 18 | 13 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Nuggets 112-109 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.